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Calls for artists

The Columbian
Published: August 19, 2016, 6:00am

Music

Beacock New Horizon Jazz Band seeks experienced musicians to perform songs from the 1960s to 1980s. All positions are open. Auditions will be held at rehearsals, 9:30 a.m. Fridays at Beacock Music, 1420 S.E. 163rd Ave., Vancouver. samo95008@yahoo.com

Columbia River Sweet Adelines Chorus seeks women 16 and older for four-part harmony. The ability to read music is not required. Auditions will be at rehearsals, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays, Clark College, Beacock Music Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; 360-887-4927, 951-313-6969 or www.columbiariverchorus.com

Junior Symphony of Vancouver seeks young musicians of southwest Washington and Oregon to join the symphony. Open to orchestral and chamber music instruments for those in middle school through college. Auditions by appointment only; application available online. Deadline is Sept. 19. 360-696-4084 or www.oregonchamberplayers.org

Northwest Harmony Chorus seeks women 16 and older for an a cappella four-part harmony chorus. No experience is necessary. Voice placement and information are available at rehearsal, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays, excluding holidays. Northcrest Community Church, 5602 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; 360-600-5595, northwestharmony@gmail.com or www.northwestharmony.com

Touch of Class Chorale seeks singers for the community choir’s upcoming fall performance season. Rehearsals begin at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at East Woods Presbyterian Church, 16210 N.E. 20th St., Vancouver. All interested singers are invited to join rehearsals; auditions not required. www.touchofclasschorale.com

Vancouver Community Concert Band seeks singers 17 and older for solos and small ensemble singing, along with leading audience singalongs. Experience is a plus. The volunteer community band, along with its polka band, Dixieland Jazz Band and chamber ensembles, performs regularly around the area. Musicians for all concert instruments are in demand. Rehearsals are 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Friends of the Carpenter, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver. Call or contact the website before attending. 360-735-7806 or www.vccb.us

Vancouver Pops Orchestra seeks musicians who play orchestral instruments. The ensemble plays 20 assemblies each year in local grade schools. Rehearsals are 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Call or email for information on auditions. Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church, 5701 MacArthur Blvd., Vancouver; 360-253-9557 or davidkinch62@gmail.com.

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra seeks musicians for a variety of wind, brass and string sections. Positions include principal oboe, harp and assistant principal viola. Auditions will be Sept. 25, with an application deadline of Sept. 15. Interested musicians should email a one-page r?sum? to receive a repertoire list. orchestramgr@vancouversymphony.org or www.vancouversymphony.org

Art

Camas Gallery seeks artists to participate in the annual Plein Air Event on Sept. 2. Artists will be paint in downtown Camas from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with 75 percent of the work completed on site and outdoors. The artwork will then be displayed and the public will vote for their favorites. The pieces will displayed at the gallery through September and auctioned off at the Dinner in White event. 360-817-2415 or www.camasgallery.com/plein-air.html, or visit the Camas Gallery, 408 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas.

Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge seek submissions for its 10th annual Refuge Photography Contest. Photographers can submit up to six nature images taken within the boundaries of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Prizes will be awarded for both adult and youth entries. Deadline is Sept. 6, with entries submitted online at prophotosupply.com/contests

North Bank Artists Gallery seeks artists for its open October show, titled “Art of Politics.” Art of any size, medium and viewpoint will be accepted. All works must be ready to hang or be displayed. Works can be submitted from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at North Bank Artists Gallery, 1005 Main St., Vancouver. Artists can also submit an online space reservation form. northbankartistsgallery@gmail.com or www.northbankartistsgallery.com

Second Story Gallery seeks applications from artists who would like to display their work at month-long gallery openings from February through January 2018. Guidelines and an application is available on gallery’s website under “How to Exhibit.” Application deadline is Sept. 10. Forms are also available at the Camas Library Service Desk, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. www.secondstorygallery.net

Theater

Lakewood Theatre Company seeks five women and seven men for roles in the production of “Murder on the Nile,” by Agatha Christie. Participants should bring a r?sum? and current headshot. Actors will read sides from the script. Auditions will be Aug. 27 and 28 at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego, Ore. Call 503-635-3901 to reserve a slot. www.lakewood-center.org/pages/lakewood-plays-auditions

Magenta Theater seeks actors for its December production of “Parfumerie.” The audition will consist of a cold reading. Participants should bring a headshot and an acting r?sum?. Auditions will begin at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8, at Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver. www.magentatheater.com/page/open-auditions-parfumerie

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